Condensed Milk vs. Heavy Cream

Nutrition comparison of Condensed Milk and Heavy Cream

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of condensed milk versus heavy cream (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in condensed milk and heavy cream:

  • Both heavy cream and condensed milk are high in calcium, calories and saturated fat.
  • Condensed milk has 70% less cholesterol than heavy cream.
  • Condensed milk has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12.
  • Condensed milk is an excellent source of potassium.
  • For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more dpa than condensed milk.
  • Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than condensed milk.
  • Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Detailed nutritional comparison of condensed milk and heavy cream is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Condensed Milk (Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened) and Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

Calories and Carbs

calories

Both heavy cream and condensed milk are high in calories. Heavy cream has a little more calories (6%) than condensed milk by weight - heavy cream has 340 calories per 100 grams and condensed milk has 321 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, condensed milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to heavy cream per calorie. Condensed milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:66:24 and for heavy cream, 3:3:94 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Condensed Milk Heavy Cream
Protein 10% 3%
Carbohydrates 66% 3%
Fat 24% 94%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Condensed milk is high in carbohydrates and heavy cream has 95% less carbohydrates than condensed milk - heavy cream has 2.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and condensed milk has 54.4g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in heavy cream and condensed milk are both made of 100% sugar.

sugar

Condensed milk is high in sugar and heavy cream has 95% less sugar than condensed milk - heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar per 100 grams and condensed milk has 54.4g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Condensed milk has 179% more protein than heavy cream - heavy cream has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and condensed milk has 7.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both heavy cream and condensed milk are high in saturated fat. Heavy cream has 320% more saturated fat than condensed milk - heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and condensed milk has 5.5g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Condensed milk has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and condensed milk does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Condensed milk has 70% less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and condensed milk has 34mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Heavy cream and condensed milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and condensed milk has 2.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Heavy cream is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 455% more Vitamin A than condensed milk - heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and condensed milk has 74ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than condensed milk - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and condensed milk has 6iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Heavy cream and condensed milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and condensed milk has 0.16mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Heavy cream and condensed milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and condensed milk has 0.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Condensed milk has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12. Both condensed milk and heavy cream contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Condensed Milk Heavy Cream
Thiamin 0.09 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.416 MG 0.188 MG
Niacin 0.21 MG 0.064 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.75 MG 0.495 MG
Vitamin B6 0.051 MG 0.035 MG
Folate 11 UG 4 UG
Vitamin B12 0.44 UG 0.16 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both heavy cream and condensed milk are high in calcium. Condensed milk has 330% more calcium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium per 100 grams and condensed milk has 284mg of calcium.

iron

Heavy cream and condensed milk contain similar amounts of iron - heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and condensed milk has 0.19mg of iron.

potassium

Condensed milk is an excellent source of potassium and it has 291% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium per 100 grams and condensed milk has 371mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Condensed Milk Heavy Cream
beta-carotene 14 UG 72 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, heavy cream has more DPA than condensed milk per 100 grams. Both condensed milk and heavy cream contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Condensed Milk Heavy Cream
alpha linoleic acid 0.121 G 0.128 G
EPA ~ 0.009 G
DPA ~ 0.02 G
Total 0.121 G 0.157 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than condensed milk per 100 grams.

Condensed Milk Heavy Cream
linoleic acid 0.216 G 1.294 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.039 G
Total 0.216 G 1.333 G


Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Condensed Milk or Heavy Cream .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Condensed Milk (Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened) and Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) .

Condensed Milk g

()
Daily Values (%)

Heavy Cream g

()
KCAL %
calories
KCAL %
G %
carbohydrates
G %
G %
dietary fiber
G %
G sugar G
G %
total fat
G %
G %
saturated fat
G %
G monounsaturated fat G
G polyunsaturated fat G
G trans fat G
MG cholesterol MG
MG %
sodium
MG %
Vitamins and Minerals
UG %
Vitamin A
UG %
MG %
Vitamin C
MG %
IU %
Vitamin D
IU %
MG %
calcium
MG %
MG %
iron
MG %
MG %
magnesium
MG %
MG %
potassium
MG %
MG %
thiamin (Vit B1)
MG %
MG %
riboflavin (Vit B2)
MG %
MG %
niacin (Vit B3)
MG %
MG %
Vitamin B6
MG %
MG %
pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
MG %
UG %
folate (Vit B9)
UG %
UG %
Vitamin B12
UG %
MG %
Vitamin E
MG %
UG %
Vitamin K
UG %
G %
protein
G %
UG %
biotin (Vit B7)
UG %
MG %
choline
MG %
MG %
chlorine
MG %
UG %
chromium
UG %
MG %
copper
MG %
UG %
fluoride
UG %
UG %
iodine
UG %
MG %
manganese
MG %
UG %
molybdenum
UG %
MG %
phosphorus
MG %
UG %
selenium
UG %
MG %
zinc
MG %
G Water G
G Starch G
G Alcohol G


FAQ

Does heavy cream or condensed milk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both heavy cream and condensed milk are high in calories. Heavy cream has a little more calories ( 10%) than condensed milk by weight - heavy cream has 340 calories in 100g and condensed milk has 321 calories.

Does heavy cream or condensed milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, condensed milk is high in carbohydrates and heavy cream has 100% fewer carbohydrates than condensed milk - heavy cream has 2.8g of carbs for 100g and condensed milk has 54.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in heavy cream and condensed milk are both made of 100% sugar.

Does heavy cream or condensed milk contain more calcium?
Both heavy cream and condensed milk are high in calcium. Condensed milk has 330% more calcium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 66mg of calcium in 100 grams and condensed milk has 284mg of calcium.

Does heavy cream or condensed milk contain more potassium?
Condensed milk is a rich source of potassium and it has 290% more potassium than heavy cream - heavy cream has 95mg of potassium in 100 grams and condensed milk has 371mg of potassium.